Optoma ProScene ZU820T vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50

Optoma ProScene ZU820T is brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-FRZ50 is $1,856.87 cheaper.

	Optoma ProScene ZU820T$5,699 · Amazon Buy	Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	7,400 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25–2:1	1.46–2.94:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$8,699	—
Best price
Best price	$5,699	$3,842.13
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7–4.3 m	3.1–6.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	7,400 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	8,800 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	95%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	79%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
3D
3D	Yes	No
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	DuraCore	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25–2:1	1.46–2.94:1
Image size
Image size	50–300 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	2.01×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	18.72–29.59 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±55%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±25%	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	2	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	486 × 433 × 186 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
Weight	13,998 g	16,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 520 W · Eco 260 W	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/cJBRmgq5eFRmK1IYH3CEw4MoyPCaPNqqn2dGsXXG.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf

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